bowman

noun

1. A man who uses a bow; an archer.

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   “The walls are slitted with embrasures through which bowmen could fire, indicating that the belfry also served as a stronghold during border skirmishes.”

2. The person, in a team or among oarsmen, positioned nearest the bow.

name

1. A surname originating as an occupation for a bowman.
2. A male given name from surname.

   “Reference: WO 373/97/207 Description: Name: Scott, Bowman; Rank: Temporary Major; Service No: 151430; Regiment: CSO's Staff, Air Formation Signals, Second Tactical Air Force; Theatre of Combat or Operation: The London Omnibus List for Gallant and Distinguished Services in the Field; Award: Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire; Date of announcement in London Gazette: 19 December 1946.”

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12. A locality in the MidCoast council area, eastern New South Wales, Australia.